How To Prepare A Steel Front Door For Painting
Using the paint brush paint the primer in any indents and then foam roll the entire door.
How to prepare a steel front door for painting. Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry doorSUBSCRIBE to This Old House. Painting over peeling paint dirt dust or cracks and holes will significantly reduce the paint jobs lifespan. Use an angled brush to paint any recessed panel areas Let dry.
Tape off around the door any glass and around the handle and lock. Make sure to stir up your paint prior to using and remember the key to painting anything is with thin multiple coats. How To Paint A metal Exterior Front Door - YouTube.
Use a couple saw horses to lay the door horizontal and so the door is not on the ground NOTE. Avoiding heavy brush marks when painting a smooth metal door with a difficult color. If you dont keep a wet edge on a metal door when its being painted the drying paint will stick to the roller and peel off.
If you attempt to paint the door on the hinges while the door is vertical you will have large drips and runs in the paint. Door handles hinges frame and windows its time to paint. The key to an attractive long-lasting paint job is to thoroughly prepare the door.
Next make sure to wear some protective gloves and strip off any rust and old paint. The door should be cleaned sanded patched where needed primed and then painted. I only did one.
Using an all-purpose cleaner wipe down the front door to get it as clean as possible. If youre using a dark color to paint your door use the grey Glidden primer formula or have the paint store add grey to the white Glidden formula. Keeping a wet edge is simple.